1. Tax Deductions Standard Deduction Itemized Deduction standard deduction an amount of money set by the IRS that is not taxed itemized deduction a specific expense that can be deducted from the adjusted gross income

2. Common Tax Deductions Medical and Dental Expenses Taxes Interest Contributions

3. The Federal Income Tax Return Preparing an Income Tax Return Three Basic Forms Form 1040EZ Form 1040A Form 1040

4. Completing the Federal Income Tax Return Tax Forms and Instruction Booklets Copies of Your Tax Returns Your W-2 Form Interest and Dividend Forms Receipts for deductible expenses Document Checklist

5. Completing the Federal Income Tax Return Preparing an Income Tax Return Two Ways for You to File Electronically Use an authorized e-file provider Use your personal computer and tax software

6. Tax Assistance Tax Assistance and Strategies Sources of Tax Assistance IRS Web Site Books Software Professionals